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Garvin Memorial School

Public | K-5 | 360 students

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5 stars

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Posted June 6, 2011

We moved to Cumberland from MA over ten years ago. Both my children went through Garvin. My oldest had some educational difficulties during our time of transfering to a new a school. The teachers and administration were very helpful and supportive in giving my child whatever tools he needed. For the most part, the teachers at Garvin are dedicated, supportive, communicative and caring. In the ten years of sending my children there, I haven't had one bad experience. In fact, I'm surprised over and over by their dedication. Thanks Garvin!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2005

Wonderful school teachers are very helpful well respected students I love this school,and a wonderful principal.
—Submitted by CRYSTAL ROGERS, a parent


Posted September 8, 2004

wonderful student teacher ratio. teachers and staff very caring.
—Submitted by Diane Heroux, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
35%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students63%
Female58%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students81%
Female79%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students74%
Not economically disadvantaged students85%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students64%
Female67%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%

Reading

All Students90%
Female100%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged students79%
Not economically disadvantaged students96%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students49%
Female58%
Male39%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students54%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students71%
Female85%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students70%
Female85%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students66%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Writing

All Students52%
Female70%
Male44%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students54%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 69%
Black 4% 9%
Hispanic 3% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 21%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1364 Diamond Hill Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
Phone: (401) 333-2557

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